This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Cookies and Stories with Mrs. Claus 6:00pm–6:45pm Everyone Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Cookies and Stories with Mrs. Claus 6:00pm–6:45pm Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy cookies and a drink while Mrs. Claus reads fun holiday stories. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal friend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens Photo Consent I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Tiny Tots Pajama Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Babies, Toddlers Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Tiny Tots Pajama Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Fun holiday stories, bubbles, songs, parachute, and play time for our library friends ages 12 months to 2 years, with their caregiver.Limit 12 toddlers. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photo Consent I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Math Homework Assistance with Robyn 6:00pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Math Homework Assistance with Robyn 6:00pm–8:00pm Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Registration Required Event Details: Struggling with your math homework? Robyn is offering FREE math assistance here at the library every Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm.She can assist with elementary math through Algebra 2.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Digital Literacy Classes 10:00am–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Digital Literacy Classes 10:00am–3:00pm Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Do you need help with
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Crochet with Kasey - Hats and Scarves 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Crochet with Kasey - Hats and Scarves 6:30pm–8:00pm Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you!
Dec 24 2025 Wed Library CLOSING EARLY - Christmas Eve 9:00am–1:00pm Columbia Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Library CLOSING EARLY - Christmas Eve 9:00am–1:00pm Branches: Columbia Description: We will be CLOSING EARLY today in order to allow our staff time to prepare for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Dec 25 2025 Thu Library CLOSED - Christmas All Day Columbia Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Library CLOSED - Christmas All Day Branches: Columbia Description: We are CLOSED today. We hope you have a wonderful holiday! We will reopen Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am.
Dec 26 2025 Fri Library CLOSED All Day Columbia Closing Dec 26 2025 Fri Closing Library CLOSED All Day Branches: Columbia Description: We are CLOSED today in order to allow our staff to spend time with their families. We will resume our normal operations tomorrow, Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am.We hope you have a wonderful holiday!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 29 2025 Mon CareerLink Representative 10:00am–5:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Columbia This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 29 2025 Mon CareerLink Representative 10:00am–5:00pm Columbia Library: Columbia Room: COL Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Business & Career Event Details: A CareerLink representative is available every other Monday to assist with job applications, resumes, and more! No appointment necessary!
This event is in the "Babies" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Tiny Tales Pajama Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Tiny Tales Pajama Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Stories, bubbles, songs, and play time for our youngest library friends ages birth to 11 months with their caregiver. We welcome pajamas for this story time. Limit 10 infants. Please register. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photo Consent I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Math Homework Assistance with Robyn 6:00pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Columbia Cancelled Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Cancelled Math Homework Assistance with Robyn 6:00pm–8:00pm Columbia Registration Closed Library: Columbia Room: COL Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Registration Required Event Details: Struggling with your math homework? Robyn is offering FREE math assistance here at the library every Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm.She can assist with elementary math through Algebra 2.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Digital Literacy Classes 10:00am–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Digital Literacy Classes 10:00am–3:00pm Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Do you need help with
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 30 2025 Tue BookTok Buzz Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 30 2025 Tue BookTok Buzz Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: They will meet to discuss The Spiced Cocoa Cafe by Harper Graham and The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James. Whether you've read one, both, or none, consider joining them!
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve - CLOSING Early 9:00am–1:00pm Columbia Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve - CLOSING Early 9:00am–1:00pm Branches: Columbia Description: We will be open 9:00am - 1:00pm on New Year's Eve for express visits.We will reopen Friday, January 2 at 10:00am.Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!Our online resources are available 24/7. Thank you!
This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Tiny Tots Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Babies Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Tiny Tots Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Stories, bubbles, music, and play time for our library friends ages 12-24 months with their caregiver. Limit 12 toddlers. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photo Consent I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Preschool Pals Story Time 10:15am–11:00am Toddlers, Children Columbia Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Preschool Pals Story Time 10:15am–11:00am Columbia Upcoming Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we read The Mitten by Jan Brett, complete a craft, and enjoy play time together.Doors open at 10:15am for play time with our story beginning at 10:30am. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. No Show If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Preschool Pals Story Time 10:30am–11:15am Toddlers, Children Columbia Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Preschool Pals Story Time 10:30am–11:15am Columbia Upcoming Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we read The Mitten by Jan Brett, complete a craft, and enjoy play time together.Doors open at 10:30am for play time with our story beginning at 10:45am. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. No Show If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon CareerLink Representative 10:00am–5:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Columbia This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon CareerLink Representative 10:00am–5:00pm Columbia Library: Columbia Room: COL Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Business & Career Event Details: A CareerLink representative is available every other Monday to assist with job applications, resumes, and more! No appointment necessary!
This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Tiny Tales Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Tiny Tales Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Stories, bubbles, songs, and play time for our youngest library friends ages birth to 11 months with their caregiver.Limit 10 infants. Please register. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photo Consent I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adult Board Game Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adult Board Game Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Do you enjoy board games? Looking for someone to play a game with? Bring your favorite board game or enjoy one of ours for an evening of friendly competition.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Forces at Play with Lancaster Science Factory 10:30am–11:30am Children, Tweens, Teens Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Forces at Play with Lancaster Science Factory 10:30am–11:30am Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Experience physics you can feel! Why does a balloon rocket zoom forward when the air rushes out the back? Disclaimer(s) Late Arrival Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late. No Show If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 15 2026 Thu An Orchard of Death 6:30pm–7:30pm Everyone Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 15 2026 Thu An Orchard of Death 6:30pm–7:30pm Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: July 2 saw some of the worst fighting during the Battle of Gettysburg. One particular spot, a beautiful peach orchard, saw some of the most horrendous fighting.
This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Tiny Tots Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Babies Columbia Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Tiny Tots Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Stories, bubbles, music, and play time for our library friends ages 12-24 months with their caregiver. Limit 12 toddlers. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photo Consent I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Maple Sugaring with Lancaster County Parks and Rec 10:30am–11:30am Everyone Columbia Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Maple Sugaring with Lancaster County Parks and Rec 10:30am–11:30am Columbia Upcoming Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Registration Required Event Details: Maple Sugaring is the process of turning maple sap into delicious maple syrup. This process is done all throughout the Northeast. Maple Sugaring has a rich history, dating back to Native Americans. Disclaimer(s) Late Arrival Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late. No Show If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.
